Probst, 35, began his career with the Hometown Fire Department in 1999 and came to Troy in 2006. His last assignment was supervising a shift of four firefighters at Fire Station 1. Probst and his crew received a lifesaving award two years ago for resuscitating a man who'd gone into full cardiac arrest.

Probst was also a member of the agency's Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue teams who "loved training," Doyle said.

"He was a really good fireman. If you needed something done at a scene, you knew John could get it done or help someone get it done," Doyle said.

Probst is survived by a 14-year-old son, his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements were pending Wednesday.